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Rydges South Bank

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Queensland Conservatorium, connected to the convention center

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Enjoy breathtaking city views from the large window, relax in the comfortable seating area, and unwind with a flat-screen TV.
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Hotel entrance with outdoor seating areas and balconies.
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a seating area with sofa and armchairs, flat-screen TV, and large window.
Relax by the illuminated pool surrounded by contemporary buildings with multiple floors and balconies.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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9 Glenelg Street, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • South Bank Parklands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and city views.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and city views.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in this stylish room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, and a desk, offering a city view.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, city view, and modern amenities.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Brisbane

City center stay.With a stay at this South Brisbane hotel, you'll be steps from Queensland Conservatorium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. South Bank Parklands and South Bank Lifestyle Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Bank Parklands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • XXXX Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Suncorp Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • South Brisbane Station - 5 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Max Brenner Chocolate Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Charming Squire - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ahmet's Licenced Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ole Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rydges South Bank

4.5-star luxury hotel near Queensland Conservatorium, connected to the convention center
Rydges South Bank offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Rydges South Bank. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Brisbane hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 304 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rydges South Bank offers 304 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 55 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 44 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 44 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 55 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Rydges Bank
Rydges Bank Hotel
Rydges Bank Hotel South
Rydges South
Rydges South Bank
South Bank Rydges
Rydges South Bank Hotel South Brisbane
Rydges South Bank Hotel
Rydges South Bank South Brisbane

Rydges South Bank Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Convenient spot. Love the pillows!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location for the South Bank. The hotel is modern, and smart. The hotel restaurant food was superb. However we had a bedroom directly over the bar, which on one evening had a birthday party, therefore be careful about the room allocated. We should have asked to be moved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our group had stayed here a few times now We keep coming back as the staff is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpal, Manukau

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, Good service & food. Bathroom could do with an update. Leaky shower with slow drain & sink tap not compatible with basin unable to fit hands under running tap. Good location no major issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rating: 3/5 We recently stayed at Rydges Southbank and while the overall stay was great, our check-in experience left a lot to be desired. We arrived to a long line and only one staff member checking in guests. Opted for self check-in which was thankfully smooth. Unfortunately, the requested baby cot (confirmed months in advance) wasn’t in the room. When we followed up, Declan at reception dismissed it, claiming nothing was on the booking—even when we offered to show proof. He then hung up. After over 3 hours, multiple ignored calls, and no follow-up as promised, we were left with a tired 5-month-old well past bedtime and no safe sleep solution. We were even asked what we thought was a suitable solution, which felt like pressure to accept something unsafe. Eventually, after walking down to reception again, we were told a cot was on the way—finally delivered close to 9pm. No apologies, just attitude. That said, the rest of our stay was lovely. Huge thanks to Sandy in guest services who quickly brought extra towels and made the kids’ bath time a highlight. Would consider staying again, but the check-in and cot situation really needs attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed with our two toddlers for two nights over the Easter long weekend. The front desk and concierge staff were attentive and helpful. Our room was spacious, clean, and had all the creature comforts we could have wanted. The location is brilliant—perfect for accessing all the highlights of South Bank. The buffet breakfast was a hit with the whole family, and the staff in the restaurant were also exceptional. The only downside to our stay was the size of the pool, which was quite small. Overall, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The stream cast kept kicking my device off, very frustrating, no sun loungers around the pool, pool a bit small for such a large motel, the view from my room was terrible, could hear the people next door so clearly it felt like they were in my room. Only saving grace was the staff who were incredibly helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was expecting more for a premium room but it was alot like every other room. The staff were amazing. The prices for the mini bar were extremely unreasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, but sheets were rough
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great room with fantastic view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay before a flight the next day. Great location near train station and lots of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Hughesdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walk to city or transport. Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful huge modern room, very clean and tidy. Helpful staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A luxurious hotel located in a convenient location of South Bank. Rooms are clean and spacious.

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from the very friendly staff. Brilliant location and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025